Donald James Osinski, 55, Noblesville, died Jan. 16 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born Aug. 30, 1960 to Alvin and Beatrice (Napierala) Osinski in Toledo, Ohio.
Don was a 1978 graduate of Bowsher High School in Toledo, where he played basketball and was second team All-City. He went on to play basketball, on a scholarship, at Monroe Community College in Monroe, Mich. Don was employed with Menard’s for several years and was a loving husband and proud father. He enjoyed sports and loved watching his daughter’s sporting events. He had been an avid Boston Red Sox fan since childhood and was even more so after moving to the Boston area. Don also enjoyed the Ohio State Buckeyes, and while living in Portland, Ore., he developed a love for boating. He was a handyman who could repair or fix almost anything and will be remembered as an excellent cook. After his daughters went to college, his heart was with the University of Evansville and Trine University. Don was happiest when spending time with his family and especially enjoyed buying his wife her favorite cup of Starbucks tea. Don was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville.
He is survived by wife, Valerie S Osinski; daughters, Carly Osinski and Sara Osinski; siblings, Christine (Terry) Sexton, Ed (Amy) Osinski and Bob Osinski; father and mother in-law, Valerio and Mary Beth Macioce; Auntie Donna Napierala; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, with Rev. Joshua Janko officiating. Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the Guerin Catholic High School girl’s soccer or basketball programs, 15300 Gray Rd., Noblesville, IN 46062.
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